Lamp unit mounting receptacle



Nov. 18, 1969 A. v. M BRIDE LAMP UNIT MOUNTING RECEPTACLE Filed May 12,1967 INVENTOR. ANTHONY V. MC BRIDE ATTORNEY United States Patent3,479,636 LAMP UNIT MOUNTING RECEPTACLE Anthony V. McBride, EastNorthport, N.Y. Emil C. Herrmann, 158 3rd St., Mineola, N.Y. 11501)Filed May 12, 1967, Ser. No. 637,983 Int. Cl. H0211 1/02; H01r 33/08;A47h 1/10 US. Cl. 339-125 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method ofholding electric light bulb sockets such as Christmas lights which canbe readily insertedand removed without the removal of the mountingfixture, such fixture being comprised of a base and a partially walledcylinder afiixed or made a part of such base to receive the lightsocket, with a slot through the cylindrical portion of the fixture toreceive the electrical wiring.

The present invention relates to a lamp unit mounting receptacle for thepurpose of holding either individual or multi-light strings, such as thetype employing decorative 0r miniature light bulbs used for Christmastree lamps or commercial displays. Presently, when using such lights foroutdoor house decorations during the Christ mas season or holidayaffairs, it is necessary to afiix the lights to the buildings or postsby some sort of permanent fastening, such as a staple. The presentinvention provides for permanently fixing a receptacle in which thelight bulb socket can be easily inserted and removed.

The invention consists of a single unit, a receptacle holder made of anyof various materials, but preferably an insulating plastic, such aspolyethylene, bakelite or phenolic. This single unit receptacle orholder is cylindrical in shape with a partial cutout for ease inreceiving the light bulb socket and the wiring attached thereto. Theportion remaining after the cutouts is more than half the circumferenceand the upper portion may be made either thicker or be depressed, so asto better secure the light socket when it is put in place. Thereceptacle may be mounted in position either permanently or temporarilyor by means of adhesive, a screw or similar device.

An object of the invention is to provide a light socket receptacle whichcan be fastened in a stationary position on a building, post, displayboard or other place that will permit electric lights to be aflixedtemporarily in such receptacles in such a way that they may be readilyremoved and replaced at will.

This and other objects and advantages of the present invention will befully apparent from the following de- Patented Nov. 18, 1969 scription,when taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, in which:

FIGURE 1 shows a top view of the invention with the light socket andlamp fixed in place;

FIGURE 2 shows a back view of the invention;

FIGURE 3 shows a perspective view of the invention with light socket andlamp removed; and

FIGURE 4 shows a perspective view of the invention mounted on abackboard with light socket and lamps fixed in place.

Referring to the drawings, the invention is therein illustrated as asingle lamp unit mounting receptacle in which:

(1) is the entire unit,

(2) is the edge of the slotted portion of the unit which provided accessfor the light socket,

(3) is the light socket,

(4) is the electrical wiring attached to the light socket,

(5) is the lamp shown secured in the socket,

(6) is a hole for mounting the receptacle by means of a screw or otherdevice,

(7) is a mounting board,

(8) is a cutout to secure and provide a seat for electrical wiring.

What is claimed is:

1. A light socket mounting receptacle or fixture comprising a roundbase, an integrally formed turbular or cylindrically walled extensionthereto partially and more than one-half way around the circumference ofthe base, having a slot in such Walled cylinder extending below thecenter thereof at right angles to its length and parallel with the baseand parallel with the exposed edges of the partial wall to receive alight bulb socket together with the electrical wiring attached.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,105,083 7/1914 Lamb 240-521,286,649 12/1918 Kayser 248-313 2,115,600 4/1938 Weston 339- 3,023,9913/1962 Fisher 248-205 3,189,310 6/1965 Trueson 248-314 FOREIGN PATENTS106,259 10/ 1943 Netherlands.

MARVIN A. CHAMPION, Primary Examiner J. H. McGLYNN, Assistant ExaminerUS. Cl. X.'R.

